Monster Slayer: A Beowulf Tale

Description

One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp ... Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance - but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies in wait.

Brian Patten is an award-winning author from Liverpool who has written over 50 poetry books for adults and children since he was first published in 1967. He is famous, too, for his stories of the totally embarrassing Impossible Parents. In 2002, Brian was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool.

"A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again" -- The Letterpress Project "Enticing ... brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem" -- Teen Librarian "Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid ... The design ... is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space ... As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text" -- My Book Corner, Blog "I've rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story" -- Wellies on the School Run, Blog "With a dazzling cover, Riddell's spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Patten's highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the world's most famous poems" -- Lancashire Evening Post